Recommended Trailer Hitch for a Thomas Saf-T-Liner School Bus
Updated 08/16/2022 | Published 08/13/2022
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Hello! I have a 2006 Thomas Saf-T-Liner school bus that I converted to an RV, I’m trying to buy a hitch for it so I can tow a car and a dolly behind it. Looking for heavy duty hitch that is rated to at least 7500 pounds is what I’m thinking. Thank you for the help!
asked by: Joshua S
Expert Reply:
The best option to add a hitch to your 2006 Thomas Saf-T-Liner School Bus is going to be the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets item # C97CR. This is a universal hitch that fits frames from 18" to 62" wide. This is our highest rated universal hitch and it has a 20,000 lbs towing capacity. The included brackets will drop of 9" from your bus's frame. There are no custom fit hitches for your Thomas Sf-T-Liner and this is going to need to be welded to your frame for the capacity you requested.
For a narrower frame of 18" - 44" wide you'll need the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch with Brackets item # C47CR.
You will want to verify your school buses towing capacity before flat towing.
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Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2-1/2" Receiver - 62" Wide
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 62 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 9 Inch Drop
- CURT
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